Which of the Following Was a Factor in Triggering the Passage

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a factor in triggering the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act:

• A) deaths in the Spanish-American War from impure food
• B) publication of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring
• C) deaths in the Civil War from impure food
• D) deaths in WWII from impure drugs
• E) all of the other specific choices are correct

Understand the ethical responsibilities of speakers in persuasive settings.

Comprehend the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) and its application in persuasive communication.

Understand the principle of tracking the sun using computer programs for optimal energy capture.

Knowledge of various biofuels and their sources.

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